1 1/2 Tbsp. plain bread crumbs
1 large egg
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning (to taste)
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 - 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 lemon (optional)
tartar sauce (optional)
Place crab meat in a bowl, checking to make sure there is no cartilage, etc. and sprinkle in bread crumbs. In another bowl, whisk egg until well beaten and light color. Whisk in mayonnaise, mustard, Old Bay, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour egg/mayo mixture over crab and gently fold ingredients together without breaking up crab too much. (Using your hands seem to work best). Let mixture sit in bowl a few minutes. Preheat broiler to low. Form into 6 patties/balls and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator for an hour or into the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes. (I use the freezer). Place a dab of butter atop each patty. Broil for 10 minutes until browned on top and heated through. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and/or tartar sauce, if desired. Note: The recipe calls for these crab cakes to be broiled, but they can be fried instead. Just place in fry pan with canola oil and butter after chilling the cakes until firm.